Thread: aspen/volare rotors

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41 ford spindles with a disc conversion. i think it was an old speedway conversion

The disc conversion I used on my T was from Magnum Axle. It used the Volare rotors and GM metric calipers. My spindles are 46 Ford.

The kit came with bearing adapters that fit on the spindles so you could use the stock Volare bearings. The bearing adapter also spaced the rotor out about 3/8"(I'm working from memory). Had a different seal from stock Volare, though.

The adapter would be easy to make on a small lathe. You would have to check the space between the spindle face and the rotor to see if your caliper brackets will line up with the Volare rotors.

I can check mine out for some dimensions and the seal number, but it'll be Firday(at the soonest) before I can do it.

Mike

id really appreciate that. i have access to a lathe so mking uo a spacer would be no prblem

OK I finally got around to pulling the rotor and getting the dimensions.

The standoff distance from the face of the spindle(where the drum brake backing plate mounts) and the back of the rotor is 9/32".

The 1.377" dimension actually ran 1.376-1.377. Probably slightly out of round due to being pressed on the old spindle.

I couldn't get the ID of the sleeve since it's already pressed on, but it should be a good tight fit on the Ford spindle.

The seal is a National 5121.

Sorry for the delay and the crappy drawing.

Mike

thanks,I appreciate you taking the time to measure it for me,Dan